As for capturing her by force, that is a mere child's dream.

Had they entered Rouen, the French would not have found her there; Warwick would always have had time to put her in a place of safety, or to drown her in the river.

Neither money nor arms would have availed to recapture her.
But this was no reason for standing with folded arms.

Influence could have been brought to bear on those who were conducting the trial.
Doubtless they were all on the side of the _Godons_; that old _Cabochien_ of a Pierre Cauchon was very much committed to them; he detested the French; the clerks, who owed allegiance to Henry VI, were naturally inclined to please the Great Council of England which disposed of patronage; the doctors and masters of the University of France greatly hated and feared the Armagnacs.

And yet the judges of the trial were not all infamous prevaricators; the chapter of Rouen lacked neither courage nor independence.[106] Among those members of the University who were so bitter against Jeanne, there were men highly esteemed for doctrine and character.